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you've got the president on his way to connecticut. and let's show the video of the newtown families last monday. they were passing out pictures, chris, of the children. their children who were mowed down by adam lanza while at school, lobbying connecticut legislators. some of them will be on air force one today going to washington, d.c. so things do take time but extraordinary measures are expected when extraordinary things happen, and tlos of 26 children and their teachers certainly falls under that category. at least a vote. at least a discussion. beyond what your stance is on should it be expanded or universal, at least a discussion and a vote is what harry reid is saying. >> i think the republicans are saying a very dangerous political ground here. the idea you're going to filibuster common sense reasonable reforms, when you have 90% of the country supporting expanding background checks to cover criminals and those who have serious mental issues, that's i think a very tough place to argue. so i think they're going to be in a reall
you've got the president on his way to connecticut. and let's show the video of the newtown families last monday. they were passing out pictures, chris, of the children. their children who were mowed down by adam lanza while at school, lobbying connecticut legislators. some of them will be on air force one today going to washington, d.c. so things do take time but extraordinary measures are expected when extraordinary things happen, and tlos of 26 children and their teachers certainly falls...
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and then on to connecticut monday. his strategy's been pretty consistent. he was surrounded by families who have lost loved ones in gun violence. he's continued the push. but where is the president's back-up here, chris? >> it's a good question. right now, i'm not sure where it is. there's clearly been a loss of momentum on the hill when it comes to gun control legislation, especially from the folks i've spoken to. and i think it has to do -- part of it has to do with timing. we had a window of opportunity that -- after the newtown shooting where i think people were clearly motivated and mobilized and part of the nra's strategy and i would say some of the opponents on the hill is delay, delay, delay. slow this down as much as possible. let other issues take hold and then kind of cut it apart as much as possible. and unfortunately i think -- the problem i have with the republicans' argument and the nra argument in particular is, they're opposing something they supported in the past. it is illogical on its face. at some point they have to wake up and explain
and then on to connecticut monday. his strategy's been pretty consistent. he was surrounded by families who have lost loved ones in gun violence. he's continued the push. but where is the president's back-up here, chris? >> it's a good question. right now, i'm not sure where it is. there's clearly been a loss of momentum on the hill when it comes to gun control legislation, especially from the folks i've spoken to. and i think it has to do -- part of it has to do with timing. we had a...
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newtown, connecticut. >> what i realized was her family was just like my family. that was me. and i was her. >> today let us decide as the world watches, there will be no more newtowns. >> on this vote, the yeas are 68. the nays are 31. 3/5 of the senators having voted in the affirmative. the motion is agreed to. >> joining me live now, nbc deputy editor domenico mont narrow. so will it be remembered as a week where the voice of the people matter? chris matthews was giving out the number at one point in time of lawmakers saying no matter where you stand on an issue, you should be able to reach out to your lawmaker and let your voice be heard. >> well, we'll have an answer to that very soon. on tuesday, the senate will have a procedural vote on whether or not the background check amendment offered by toomey and manchin, whether or not that will be allowed to proceed. we'll find out very, very soon if all that, everything we just heard matters to whether or not the background check winds up passing. >> and immigration where you see people taking to capitol hill this week. a larg
newtown, connecticut. >> what i realized was her family was just like my family. that was me. and i was her. >> today let us decide as the world watches, there will be no more newtowns. >> on this vote, the yeas are 68. the nays are 31. 3/5 of the senators having voted in the affirmative. the motion is agreed to. >> joining me live now, nbc deputy editor domenico mont narrow. so will it be remembered as a week where the voice of the people matter? chris matthews was...
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to sign what we're seeing in connecticut today. this new legislation into effect. as we look at other states since newtown that have made some drastic effects on loosening the laws, we'll state, it is arkansas, kentucky, maine, mississippi, michigan, utah and virginia. let me ask you. does this give the better picture of the dichotomy of where we are as a country where we have rural areas competing against more urban areas and the people that live in these city centers to farmland could have different views about what it means to be a gun owner. >> it used to not break down so much along party. it was more of a rural/urban thing on gun control. i don't like to use that word gun control. lately it has been more of a democrats versus republicans kind of issue. the republicans now seem to be digging in against a position that not only did they support in the 1990s, but the nra supported. universal background checks. that was the nra position which they are now fleeing from. we have we have to make it clear to the public, as ben said, there is nothing any different tha
to sign what we're seeing in connecticut today. this new legislation into effect. as we look at other states since newtown that have made some drastic effects on loosening the laws, we'll state, it is arkansas, kentucky, maine, mississippi, michigan, utah and virginia. let me ask you. does this give the better picture of the dichotomy of where we are as a country where we have rural areas competing against more urban areas and the people that live in these city centers to farmland could have...
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when the president came to connecticut and my focus right now is exclusively and solely and very energetically on the united states senate. we'll worry about the house in the next step. what we have going for us is not only the newtown families but the majority of american people. 90% want common sense measures. in the end, the american people are on the right side of history. >> quickly, i would like to hear from you what you believe can change the game or the dynamic that would convince republican colleagues of yours to support this legislation. and i asked that because you've pointed out, you have the polling on your side. yesterday i saw in an interview with a newtown family member who said they met with one of the senators opposing this legislation. and they spoke respectfully to one another. in the end, they left again with the same opinions they went into the room. she wanted gun control legislation and the lawmaker she spoke with was still standing where he was and seeing there as a violation of someone's second amendment rights. what can you say that would persuade a republican who is
when the president came to connecticut and my focus right now is exclusively and solely and very energetically on the united states senate. we'll worry about the house in the next step. what we have going for us is not only the newtown families but the majority of american people. 90% want common sense measures. in the end, the american people are on the right side of history. >> quickly, i would like to hear from you what you believe can change the game or the dynamic that would convince...
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in fact in connecticut, state lawmakers have introduced one of the strictest gun control bills in this country. the bipartisan compromise which is expected to pass this week bans the sale of high capacity magazines. it also creates a new registry for existing magazines that carry ten or more bullets. it expands the state's assault weapons ban and it mandates that they register with the state and calls for universal background checks. joining me now, republican strategist, acting politics editor for roll call. the chairman of stop handgun violence, john rosenthal, jonathan capehart, thank you for joining us. let me start with you, chip. what is your reaction? the nra putting i guess what it sees as its best offer on the table which includes allowing staff at schools to carry sidearms, shotguns and even ar-15s. is that something you wanted to hear today? >> it's interesting. when i listen to that press conference earlier, here in tennessee we have something called resource officers. school districts can make those decisions within the school district if they want an armed security guard
in fact in connecticut, state lawmakers have introduced one of the strictest gun control bills in this country. the bipartisan compromise which is expected to pass this week bans the sale of high capacity magazines. it also creates a new registry for existing magazines that carry ten or more bullets. it expands the state's assault weapons ban and it mandates that they register with the state and calls for universal background checks. joining me now, republican strategist, acting politics editor...
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president obama back in connecticut on monday. the white house confirmed the first lady will be in chicago on wednesday. >> this was a very busy and consequential week. this is shaping up to be an incredibly consequential month. you write, there will be gun legislation hitting the senate floor sometime later this month. it is a question of whether you he said up having it this week or next as democrats try to be able to get some type of republican co-sponsor for the legislation that includes those background checks. there was rae congressmen morning joe marist poll that showed nearly 90% of people favoring the background collection but democrats are actively looking for a republican co-sponsor to that type of legislation. >> thank you very much. we'll see you on monday. have a great weekend. >> you too. >> new information out of sanford, florida, and the trayvon martin case. the atlantic sentinel reporting that martin's parents have settled a wrongful death claim against the homeowner's association of the subdivision where trayvon
president obama back in connecticut on monday. the white house confirmed the first lady will be in chicago on wednesday. >> this was a very busy and consequential week. this is shaping up to be an incredibly consequential month. you write, there will be gun legislation hitting the senate floor sometime later this month. it is a question of whether you he said up having it this week or next as democrats try to be able to get some type of republican co-sponsor for the legislation that...
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but now to hear that chant from the families in connecticut. they were not prompted by the president, by his staff saying just give us a vote here. did the republicans underestimate? what is the description here? this is all back firing now. this filibuster. >> i don't know what their calculations were. rand paul had some measure of success on the drone filibuster. and he might have very well, has asked, might have asked his colleague mitch mcconnell to join him on this. but yes, i think they overcalculated. one of the things that harry reid did which was very smart, he told all the republicans that he would allow them to offer amendments. so you see republicans being quoted as saying, look, the leader will bring it to the floor. we get to add amendments and to debate the bill. that's what the process is about. why not have a vote? so a lot of these main stream guys don't understand what's going on here. >> and we were showing video while you were explaining what is happening behind the scenes. the newtown parents are there. we saw them get on
but now to hear that chant from the families in connecticut. they were not prompted by the president, by his staff saying just give us a vote here. did the republicans underestimate? what is the description here? this is all back firing now. this filibuster. >> i don't know what their calculations were. rand paul had some measure of success on the drone filibuster. and he might have very well, has asked, might have asked his colleague mitch mcconnell to join him on this. but yes, i think...